Inetum Espana has been selected to deliver Entry/Exit System (EES) infrastructure for passenger terminals at the ports of Algeciras and Tarifa, according to local reporting tied to the Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahia de Algeciras. The deployment supports the European Union’s EES program for non-EU travelers and will equip the ports with biometric capture and verification workflows linked to Spain’s national border control systems. Reports note that the procurement includes auxiliary staff training and operational support to help border officers manage the new equipment during the transition. Inetum’s role reinforces its position as a systems integrator in European biometric border initiatives, which include broader efforts around biometric enrollment and coordinated modernization across member states. The reports expect the new controls to be operational before the summer 2026 travel season, adding two high-volume ports to Spain’s network of EES-ready border points.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 23, 2026 16:15 UTC